J. GARY SCARBOROUGH

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Jack Gary Scarborough, 69, husband of Pat West Watts Scarborough, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at his home.

Born Sept. 6, 1950, in Sumter, he was a son of the late Jack Scarborough and Doris Wilson Crooke. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of Crosswell Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years; four children, Philip Scarborough of Columbia, Brian Scarborough of Charlotte, North Carolina, Christy Watts McLeod (Jason) of Sumter and Kayla Watts of Columbia; three grandchildren, Cody Jack Scarborough of Charlotte, and William McLeod and Harper McLeod, both of Sumter; two brothers, Greg Scarborough (Gail) of Sumter and Ronnie Scarborough of Charleston; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Howell.

A memorial service with military honors will be held at noon Thursday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Carl Lavender officiating.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.